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Henri get's his wish granted, very early.

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libbyss · 21/09/2005 14:43

Signing in and reporting on our news as directed by my wife. Our heads are still spinning.

Gil Arthur Joel (We?re pretty sure that?s his name) was born by emergency C-section yesterday (20th September)We were both convinced he would be a girl.

5 weeks early due to Libby having pre-eclampsia, she'd been pretty ill. He was a whopping 7lbs 10ozs (the same size more or less than our girls at full term) He needed a bit of warming up but is in excellent shape and seems to be permanently attached to Lib?s chest.

The girls are delighted but our Henri is over the moon (and that really is an under statement )He has announced in his inimitable 10 year old way that Mummy is a goddess for granting his wish and has started to shift things around in his den for the cradle! We?re not sure how long the sentiment will last but his mum has a huge grin and has looked liked a Cheshire cat for the last 12 hours.

I?m not really sure what to add other than baby and mummy doing well and all the family are deliriously happy with our final addition.

I fear I have rambled on a bit and am sure to get a roasting from the wife as she wanted to give you ALL of the gory details.

Regards
Andy

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littlemissbossy · 21/09/2005 14:47

Congratulations to you all - especially Henri - although I'm sure the novelty will wear off

dejags · 21/09/2005 14:50

Your post was worded really well. Really conveyed how you are all feeling (especially Henri!)

Congratulations!!! and welcome to little Gil

Kiwifruit · 21/09/2005 15:06

Congratulations, and welcome to Gil ! Am sure that Henri's enthusiasm will wear off after a couple of 3am wakings...

Lua · 21/09/2005 15:13

Congrats to henry!
oh yes, and to the rest of the family too!

Yorkiegirl · 21/09/2005 15:17

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Marina · 21/09/2005 15:19

Not to mention when Gil can crawl over to the Xbox and put chewed toast all over it! What lovely news, congratulations to you all especially Henri

kama · 21/09/2005 15:27

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Miaou · 21/09/2005 16:33

Congratulations Libby and Andy - love the name Gil too

Frizbe · 21/09/2005 17:07

aww congrats to you both!

meggymoo · 21/09/2005 19:13

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Mojomummy · 21/09/2005 19:46

Ahh that;s nice, congratulations to all

matthewsmummy · 22/09/2005 11:04

congratulations andy and send our congrats to your wife and rest of the family. nice name.

Hulababy · 22/09/2005 11:17

Congratulations. Welcome to Gil

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